Montgomery City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,810 Population 831/sq mi density
$51,707 Median Income $27,307 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $234,020 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,707 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $723/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Montgomery City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,707
31% below
$27,307 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $234,020
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Montgomery City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Montgomery City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
49%
Rent
62%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montgomery City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montgomery City residents earn a median household income of $51,707 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,307. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montgomery City is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,020. Median rent is $723/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

22.6% of adults in Montgomery City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montgomery City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,810
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density831/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,707
Per Capita$27,307
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty13.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$723
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$234,020
Housing Units1,319
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation840 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.9%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

Montgomery City was founded in 1853.
The median home in Montgomery City was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (40 miles).
14.7% of the population has a disability.